2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-535. Complications and revision rates in robotic-guided vs. fluoro-guided minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery - report from MIS ReFRESH prospective comparative study

535. Complications and revision rates in robotic-guided vs. fluoro-guided minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery - report from MIS ReFRESH prospective comparative study

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Dr. Mike Wang presents data from the MIS Refresh Prospective Comparative Study, comparing robotic-guided versus fluoroscopic-guided minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery. The study analyzes complications and revision rates over a four-year period. The study includes 422 patients and shows that the use of a robot resulted in fewer complications (13.8% versus 31.8%) and lower revision rates (1.6% versus 4.5%). The study also found differences in radiation exposure and age between the two groups. However, the study is not controlled for surgeon bias and has limitations in terms of sample size and follow-up. It suggests the potential benefits of using a first-generation robot in reducing complications and revision rates.

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Michael Y. Wang, MD, FAANS

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Dr. Mike Wang

MIS Refresh Prospective Comparative Study

robotic-guided

fluoroscopic-guided

minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery